{"product_id":"jagged-little-pill-the-novel-paperback","title":"Jagged Little Pill: The Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlanis Morissette\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDiablo Cody\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric Smith's \u003ci\u003eJagged Little Pill: The Novel\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely and gutsy YA story based on the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical from Alanis Morissette, Diablo Cody, and Glen Ballard!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Blends the spirit of some of our most beloved musical works into a new anthem: Teens long to be seen, heard, and for their voices to matter. An honest exploration of family and love, of identity and responsibility. Powerful and relevant.\" --\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Laura Taylor Namey \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwallow it down--what a jagged little pill . . .\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After the events at a party, five teenagers find their worlds are forever changed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Adopted Frankie struggles to see eye to eye with her mother, who would rather ignore a problem and preserve their \"perfect\" life than stand up for what's right. Jo just wants her mom to accept her queer identity--and is totally crushed when Frankie, the only person who really gets her, finds herself infatuated with someone new. Phoenix tries to find his place at the new school and balance wanting to spend time with Frankie but knowing he also has to help out with his sick sister at home. Bella wants to enjoy the end of high school and just head off to college without a hitch. Everyone expects Frankie's brother, Nick, to be the golden boy, but even though he just got into his dream school, he's not even sure he's a good person. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each of their stories intersects when Bella is sexually assaulted at a party, and it looks like the perpetrator might get away with it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Moving, heartfelt, and raw, \u003ci\u003eJagged Little Pill: The Novel\u003c\/i\u003e draws on the musical's story and gives readers deeper glimpses of the characters. It's a story about the power of voicing your pain, standing up for what's right, and finding healing and connection.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1995, \u003cb\u003eAlanis Morissette\u003c\/b\u003e has been one of the most influential singer-songwriter-musicians in contemporary music. Her deeply expressive music and performances have earned vast critical praise and seven Grammy awards. Morissette's 1995 debut, \u003ci\u003eJagged Little Pill\u003c\/i\u003e, was followed by nine more eclectic and acclaimed albums. She has contributed musically to theatrical releases and acted on the big and small screens. Outside of entertainment, she is an avid supporter of female empowerment as well as spiritual, psychological, and physical wellness. In 2016, Morissette launched \u003ci\u003eConversation with Alanis Morissette\u003c\/i\u003e, a monthly podcast that features discussions with a variety of revered authors, doctors, educators, and therapists, covering a wide range of psychosocial topics extending from spirituality to developmentalism to art. On December 5, 2019, \u003ci\u003eJagged Little Pill\u003c\/i\u003e the musical made its Broadway debut at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City. The show was nominated for 15 Tony Awards and won two of them at the 2021 ceremony. In July 2020, Morissette released her ninth studio album, \u003ci\u003eSuch Pretty Forks in the Road\u003c\/i\u003e, to rave reviews. In August 2021, she kicked off her world tour, celebrating 25 years of \u003ci\u003eJagged Little Pill\u003c\/i\u003e. Morissette is also a judge on Fox's new competition show \u003ci\u003eAlter Ego\u003c\/i\u003e and Morissette will serve as an executive producer on ABC's sitcom \u003ci\u003eRelatable\u003c\/i\u003e, inspired by her life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiablo Cody\u003c\/b\u003e is an Academy Award-winning writer and producer who is best known for \u003ci\u003eJuno\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYoung Adult\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJennifer's Body\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlen Ballard\u003c\/b\u003e is a six-time Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter. Over the course of his career, he's worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Alanis Morissette, Michael Jackson, Wilson Phillips, Dave Matthews Band, Quincy Jones, Aerosmith, Annie Lennox, Shakira, and many others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is a YA author and literary agent with P.S. Literary. His books include \u003ci\u003eYou Can Go Your Own Way\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBattle of the Bands\u003c\/i\u003e (edited with Lauren Gibaldi), \u003ci\u003eDon't Read the Comments\u003c\/i\u003e (a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults selection), \u003ci\u003eThe Girl and the Grove\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Geek's Guide to Dating\u003c\/i\u003e. 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